Sky Climber
ZEABORN GUIDELINES
18.11.2020 Version 1
MANGEMNT
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P R E V E N T A C C I D E N T S!
Read and follow this safety check list. It includes all safety requirements of State and National codes as
well as the recommendations of Sky Climber Europe. Follow all applicable company procedures and
guidelines pertaining to safety; they are minimum standards for the safe operation of Sky Climber
equipment.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Sky Climber Hoists and accessories are designed and manufactured to the highest standards in the
industry for your safety. ACCIDENTS WILL BE AVOIDED IF YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL
. It is the operator’s responsibility to be sure that he and his co-workers are fully familiar
with this Manual before using the Sky Climber hoist and related equipment.
1.1 OPERATOR
1.1.1
People who operate suspended equipment must be :
Emotionally and physically able to withstand the stress of working at elevations
Able to read and understand this Manual and follow its instructions.
1.1.2
If an operator is subject to seizures or loss of physical control, he shall not work at elevations
1.1.3
Operators must be safety conscious, responsible, and not under the influence of alcohol, drugs
or other substances.
1.2 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1.2.1
All persons using suspended access equipment must always wear safety harnesses attached
by lanyards and rope grabs to independently hung lifelines. Do not disconnect/remove safety
belts, harnesses, or lanyards until you are safely on the ground or until completely disembarked
from suspended devices to a safe location.
1.2.2
Use a short lanyard, and maintain the rope grabs high on the lifeline as practical.
1.3 GENERAL
1.3.1
Know and understand the operation of this equipment. Be sure that all persons who service,
erect, dismantle or use this equipment are thoroughly familiar with, and follow all the safety rules
in this Manual.
1.3.2
Training in the use of Sky Climber equipment is important and must be carried out prior use.
1.3.3
Safety Helmets shall be worn at all times when servicing, erecting, disassembling, or using this
equipment.
1.3.4
Provide protection for operators from collision with overhead obstacles and falling objects.
1.3.5
Provide protection below the suspended equipment to prevent injury to personnel from falling
objects.
1.3.6
Keep all persons from beneath suspended equipment.
1.3.7
Never work alone on a suspended platform or where aid is not immediately available in case of
an emergency.
1.3.8
Do not overload the hoist. The working load limit (W.L.L.) of the hoist is always listed on the data
plate. This rating includes wire rope, power cord, platform, men tools and other associated
equipment.
1.3.9
Do not exceed the rated capacity of the platform. Different platform compositions have different
load ratings. (please refer to the corresponding platform load table as indicated in the platform
manual).
1.3.10 Check the operation of the Sky Lock overspeed brake at the beginning of each work shift or as
adverse environments require.
SECTION 1
SAFETY
